Newcastle United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Premier League at St James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 10 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Nottingham Forest FC 10 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Assistant 1 Darren Cann
- Assistant 2 Mark Scholes
5 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 15 Feb | Manchester City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Feb | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | Fulham FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Newcastle United FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 15 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Exeter City FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 01 Feb | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 25 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–5 | L |
| 19 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Newcastle United FC | Nottingham Forest FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #16 |
| 12 | Points | 9 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 3 / 3 / 4 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 5 |
| 13 | Scored | 9 |
| 16 | Conceded | 13 |
| -3 | GD | -4 |
| 1.20 | PPG | 0.90 |
| 30% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Newcastle United FC this season
Newcastle United FC this season
10%
Clean Sheets
Nottingham Forest FC this season
Nottingham Forest FC this season
Newcastle United FC are 12th (12 pts). Nottingham Forest FC are 16th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/4
61-75
3/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Nottingham Forest FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/1
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Newcastle United FC
| Harvey Barnes | 2 G | 2 A |
| Joe Willock | 2 G | |
| Anthony Elanga | 2 G | |
| Yoane Wissa | 1 G | 1 A |
Nottingham Forest FC
| Liam Delap | 3 G | |
| Dan Ndoye | 2 G | |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 1 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at St James' Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 6' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts Nottingham Forest FC on the lead.
- 11' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 16' Jacob Murphy is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Newcastle United FC so far.
- 21' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Anthony Elanga suffering a number of foals already.
- 23' A goal from the England international Lewis Miley! He fires home on 23 to make it 1-1!
- 25' What a moment for Jacob Murphy! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 33' What a moment for Alexander Isak! That strike on 33 puts his side firmly in control.
- 34' Alexander Isak does the damage! The net is bulging and Newcastle United FC surge ahead!
- 39' It is a cagey affair so far. Newcastle United FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Nottingham Forest FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 44' Newcastle United FC currently sit 8 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Nikola Milenkovic catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 50' With 7 assists to his name this season, Anthony Gordon is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Nottingham Forest FC.
- 52' A moment of madness from Elliot Anderson on 52 minutes earns him a card. Nottingham Forest FC will be frustrated.
- 55' Newcastle United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' Nottingham Forest FC come into this ranked 3 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 63' Against the run of play, Nikola Milenkovic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' Chris Wood has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 4 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' Harvey Barnes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jacob Murphy on 70 minute.
- 74' Nottingham Forest FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 76' The Nottingham Forest FC bench stirs into life. Nicolas Dominguez is withdrawn and Ryan Yates gets his opportunity.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Ibrahim Sangare. He replaces Elliot Anderson on 77 minute.
- 82' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 87' Callum Wilson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alexander Isak on 87 minute.
- 90' Against the run of play, Ryan Yates has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' Ryan Yates catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Nottingham Forest FC.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 39
- 22
- 5
-
23
Jacob Murphy ↓ Harvey Barnes 70'
- 33
-
14
Alexander Isak ↓ Callum Wilson 87'
-
28
Joe Willock ↓ Sandro Tonali 70'
- 10
- 21
- 20
- 67
Bench
-
11
Harvey Barnes ↑ 70'
-
9
Callum Wilson ↑ 87'
- 13
- 36
- 1
- 2
- 17
-
8
Sandro Tonali ↑ 70'
- 18
Coach
Eddie Howe
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 14
- 11
- 10
- 26
- 34
- 31
-
16
Nicolas Dominguez ↓ Ryan Yates 76'
- 7
- 8
- 21
- 5
Bench
- 13
-
22
Ryan Yates ↑ 76'
- 15
-
6
Ibrahim Sangare ↑ 77'
- 19
- 9
- 4
- 24
- 20
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alexander Isak | 6 |
| Chris Wood | 3 |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 2 |
| Fabian Schar | 2 |
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 2 |
| Anthony Elanga | 1 |
| Murillo | 1 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United FC Form
2025-02-23
Newcastle United FC
4–3
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2025-02-15
Manchester City FC
4–0
Newcastle United FC
L
2025-02-08
Birmingham City FC
2–3
Newcastle United FC
W
2025-02-01
Newcastle United FC
1–2
Fulham FC
L
2025-01-25
Southampton FC
1–3
Newcastle United FC
W
2025-01-18
Newcastle United FC
1–4
AFC Bournemouth
L
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2025-02-23
Newcastle United FC
4–3
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2025-02-15
Fulham FC
2–1
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2025-02-11
Exeter City FC
2–4
Nottingham Forest FC
W
2025-02-01
Nottingham Forest FC
7–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2025-01-25
AFC Bournemouth
5–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2025-01-19
Nottingham Forest FC
3–2
Southampton FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.13
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
50%
Newcastle United FC or Nottingham Forest FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
2 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
5.6%
2 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.8%
1 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 0
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Nottingham Forest FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 19% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 15% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 9% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.